Love and Monsters (2020)
Kernel Score: 82% · 4,360 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2020-10-16
Runtime: 109 minutes
Is Love and Monsters worth watching?
Worth watching. A shy young man crosses a monster-filled landscape to reach his girlfriend. It's funny, sweet and better looking than its modest budget suggests, with a surprisingly lovable dog.
Watch it if you
- like light apocalypse adventures
- enjoy a sweet underdog
- want creature effects and heart
Skip it if you
- want a bleak apocalypse
- dislike a gentle tone
Best for: Fun night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Love and Monsters
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Seven years since the Monsterpocalypse began, Joel Dawson has been living underground in order to survive. But after reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee, Joel decides to venture out to reunite with her, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way.
Love and Monsters parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Love and Monsters is a PG-13 adventure comedy about a young man crossing a monster-filled wasteland to reunite with his girlfriend.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Frequent encounters with dangerous mutant creatures create action peril, though handled with comedic tone; reviewed as family-friendly overall.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Men in Black (1997) — 80%: Comic sci-fi adventure with weird creatures.
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Director
Michael Matthews
Cast
- Dylan O'Brien as Joel Dawson
- Jessica Henwick as Aimee
- Michael Rooker as Clyde
- Dan Ewing as Cap
- Ariana Greenblatt as Minnow
- Ellen Hollman as Dana
- Tre Hale as Rocko
- Pacharo Mzembe as Ray
- Senie Priti as Karen
- Amali Golden as Ava
Love and Monsters FAQ
Is Love and Monsters worth watching?
Worth watching. A shy young man crosses a monster-filled landscape to reach his girlfriend. It's funny, sweet and better looking than its modest budget suggests, with a surprisingly lovable dog.
Where can I watch Love and Monsters?
In the US you can stream Love and Monsters on Fubo and Paramount+ and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Love and Monsters OK for kids?
Love and Monsters is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Love and Monsters is a PG-13 adventure comedy about a young man crossing a monster-filled wasteland to reunite with his girlfriend.
What movies are like Love and Monsters?
If you liked Love and Monsters, try Free Guy, Galaxy Quest, The Adam Project and Back to the Future.